Coaching Courses
Below are details of some of the courses that we may be able to offer, subject to availability.
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UKCC Coaching Courses delivered:
Level 1 training and assessment.
This 4 or 5 day combined training and assessment course is obligatory for all new Canoe/Kayak Coaches. Our professional trainers will give you the best possible start, whether you're a club volunteer or embarking upon a career in outdoor activities. A UKCC Level 1 Coach who successfully completes the course may plan, deliver and review short coaching sessions in multi discipline craft. Candidates should be over 16 years and hold the new 2 star (from Sep 07) or the old canoe AND kayak 2 star.
BCU Foundation Safety & Rescue Training (FSRT)
From this course coaches and paddlers form a wide variety of disciplines, whether bank or boat based and will gain skills and practical delivery techniques in key safety and rescue skills. The FSRT or CST is a pre-requisite for the 4 day UKCC Level 1 Course.
White Water Safety & Rescue
A two day course for paddlers of grade 2 water standard who wish to ensure their safety and have the rescue skills to provide safety cover for others.
BCU Star awards 1&2 Generic
These star awards allow paddlers to develop thewir paddling skills in both kayaks and canoes.
BCU 3 Star awards
These awards are boat and environment specific awards reflecting personal competence in a number of disciplines. Our coaches offer courses in Whitewater, sea and surf.
BCU 4 Star Leader awards
This award consists of both a training and assessment element whilst developing the participant skills in leadership, safety and personal skills.
BCU 5 Star Leader awards
A high level of personal performance in advanced water conditions whislt leaing a group of paddlers is required for this award. There are two distinct courses to take for this award training and asessing the candidiates in a number of topics such as leadership, safety etc.
Introduction to Surf
With some of the best surf in the South West on our door step the coaches are in a wonderful position to provide some top quality surf courses. From introduction to intermediate all students are ensured an experience to remember.
Coaching & River Guiding
Based in the South West, with some of the UK's best rivers close at hand our team are able to provide tailor made skills courses to suit all paddling abilities, subject to availability and suiotable conditions. The local rivers can vary from gentle grade 2 water to advanced grade 4 rapids and provide a wealth of opportunities to enhance the skills both on and off the water. (Please note that some rivers are only accessible to paddlers over the winter months).